5th Grade Curriculum Connecticut Core Standards
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5th Grade Curriculum Connecticut Core Standards Language Arts
The purpose of the Language Arts Curriculum is to develop all aspects of language (reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing), so students are able to communicate effectively in a technological, ever changing world. We seek meaningful ways to guide our students to apply their knowledge of the language arts across content areas and in realistic situations through a balanced literacy program. The fifth grade reading program includes reading aloud, where teachers share quality literature and highlight skills; shared reading, which allows students to become involved in the reading process with the teachers; guided reading, in which students receive reinforcement of skills in texts at their individual levels; and independent reading, when the students self-select texts at their own reading levels. The fifth grade writing program is based upon the writer's workshop model. The students work to develop quality narrative, informational, and opinion pieces. Teachers guide students to elaborate ideas, organize pieces, select interesting words and develop message, voice and style. Through conferences with peers and a teacher, students further craft their work. Finally, students edit for conventions and share completed work.
Reading Apply Phonics and Word Recognition Skills Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Use knowledge of letter-sound correspondence, syllabication patterns and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to accurately read unfamiliar multisyllabic words. Read with Fluency Read on level text with appropriate accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Identify Key Ideas and Details Quote accurately from a text when drawing inferences and explaining what the test says explicitly. Determine a theme from details in the text including how characters respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic. Compare and contrast how characters interact drawing on specific details. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and supporting key details; summarize the text. Based on specific information in a text, explain the relationships or interactions between individual, events, etc. Understand the Structure of Texts Determine words/phrases used in a text including figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes). Explain how chapters, scenes or stanza fit together to provide structure of a story, drama or poem. Describe how the narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text. Compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas and information in texts. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event noting similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. Integrate Knowledge and Ideas Within and Across Texts Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning or tone of a text. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources to locate an answer or solve a problem quickly and efficiently. Explain how an author uses evidence to support particular points in a text. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic and write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Read and Comprehend a Range of Texts with Appropriate Grade Level Complexity Independently and proficiently comprehend a variety of texts at the grade 4 – 5 complexity range.
Mathematics Language
Speaking and Listening
Demonstrate Command of Conventions of Standard English Appropriately use conjunctions, verb tenses and correlative conjunctions (e.g. either/or, neither/nor). Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing. Use Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking reading or listening. Understand and Use Grade Appropriate Vocabulary Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a variety of strategies. Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings (e.g., similes, idioms, proverbs). Use general academic and domain-specific words/phrases that signal contrast and other logical relationships (e.g., similarly, nevertheless).
Participate in Collaborative Conversation with Understanding Come to discussions prepared, follow agreed upon rules for discussion, ask questions to check understanding and explain understanding of the topic under discussion. Follow agreed upon rules and contribute to the discussion. Review key ideas and draw conclusions based on information and knowledge shared. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how the reasons and evidence are supported. Present Knowledge and Ideas Clearly Report on a topic or present an opinion with logical sequence and descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. Include multimedia components and visual displays when appropriate. Adapt speech to a variety of context and tasks.
Writing Write a Variety of Text for Various Purposes Write opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state an opinion, create an organizational structure, provide reasons supported by facts and provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented. Write informative/explanatory texts that develop a topic using precise language and vocabulary and provide a conclusion related to the information presented. Write narratives by establishing a situation, introducing characters, organizing the event sequence, using narrative techniques and providing a conclusion that follows from the narrated events. Produce and Publish Clear and Coherent Writing Plan, revise, edit or rewrite and use a variety of digital resources to publish writing with some guidance/support from peers and adults; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills. Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge. Recall or gather relevant information from experiences or gather information from print/digital resources; summarize information in notes and provide a list or sources. Range of Writing Write routinely over extended or shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes and audiences.
Social Studies In fifth grade social studies, students will gain knowledge of history, civics and government, geography and economics and apply that knowledge and understanding as responsible citizens. Fifth grade traces the impact of geography and human nature on Exploration, Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the development of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Science As fifth grade students explore new concepts in science, they are encouraged to apply the skills of the scientific process. They make observations and predictions, ask questions, seek information, and conduct experiments. The students analyze data and use it to draw and present conclusions. Through units of study, fifth graders deepen their understanding of the processes and content related to how the human brain and senses relate, the relationship between the properties of light and lenses, and the role and impact the Moon has regarding seasonal changes.
The goal of the fifth grade math curriculum is to build upon students' existing foundation of concepts and skills. Students participate in specific units of study to further their understanding through meaningful and challenging tasks. The curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, which define what students should know and be able to do in their study of mathematics. The fifth grade mathematics program includes periods of direct instruction, where teachers target specific skills and concepts; guided math, in which the teacher reinforces and builds on skills with small groups based on individual progress; independent practice; and collaborative learning, where students have the opportunity to communicate their reasoning, cooperate, and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Our main instructional focus in 5th Grade is on four critical areas: (1) developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, developing understanding of the multiplication of fractions and of division of fractions with unit fractions and whole numbers (2) extending division to two-digit divisors, developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations; (3) developing understanding of volume. Mathematical Practices Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Key Fluency Multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. Operations and Algebraic Thinking Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division. Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. Multiply and divide within 100. Solve problems involving the four operations and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic. Number and Operation in Base Ten Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations – Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
5th Grade Curriculum Connecticut Core Standards Language Arts
The purpose of the Language Arts Curriculum is to develop all aspects of language (reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing), so students are able to communicate effectively in a technological, ever changing world. We seek meaningful ways to guide our students to apply their knowledge of the language arts across content areas and in realistic situations through a balanced literacy program. The fifth grade reading program includes reading aloud, where teachers share quality literature and highlight skills; shared reading, which allows students to become involved in the reading process with the teachers; guided reading, in which students receive reinforcement of skills in texts at their individual levels; and independent reading, when the students self-select texts at their own reading levels. The fifth grade writing program is based upon the writer's workshop model. The students work to develop quality narrative, informational, and opinion pieces. Teachers guide students to elaborate ideas, organize pieces, select interesting words and develop message, voice and style. Through conferences with peers and a teacher, students further craft their work. Finally, students edit for conventions and share completed work.
Reading Apply Phonics and Word Recognition Skills Know and apply grade level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. Use knowledge of letter-sound correspondence, syllabication patterns and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to accurately read unfamiliar multisyllabic words. Read with Fluency Read on level text with appropriate accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Identify Key Ideas and Details Quote accurately from a text when drawing inferences and explaining what the test says explicitly. Determine a theme from details in the text including how characters respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic. Compare and contrast how characters interact drawing on specific details. Determine two or more main ideas of a text and supporting key details; summarize the text. Based on specific information in a text, explain the relationships or interactions between individual, events, etc. Understand the Structure of Texts Determine words/phrases used in a text including figurative language (e.g., metaphors, similes). Explain how chapters, scenes or stanza fit together to provide structure of a story, drama or poem. Describe how the narrator’s or speaker’s point of view influences how events are described. Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text. Compare and contrast the overall structure of events, ideas and information in texts. Analyze multiple accounts of the same event noting similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. Integrate Knowledge and Ideas Within and Across Texts Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning or tone of a text. Compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approaches to similar themes and topics. Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources to locate an answer or solve a problem quickly and efficiently. Explain how an author uses evidence to support particular points in a text. Integrate information from several texts on the same topic and write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. Read and Comprehend a Range of Texts with Appropriate Grade Level Complexity Independently and proficiently comprehend a variety of texts at the grade 4 – 5 complexity range.
Mathematics Language
Speaking and Listening
Demonstrate Command of Conventions of Standard English Appropriately use conjunctions, verb tenses and correlative conjunctions (e.g. either/or, neither/nor). Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when writing. Use Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking reading or listening. Understand and Use Grade Appropriate Vocabulary Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases using a variety of strategies. Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings (e.g., similes, idioms, proverbs). Use general academic and domain-specific words/phrases that signal contrast and other logical relationships (e.g., similarly, nevertheless).
Participate in Collaborative Conversation with Understanding Come to discussions prepared, follow agreed upon rules for discussion, ask questions to check understanding and explain understanding of the topic under discussion. Follow agreed upon rules and contribute to the discussion. Review key ideas and draw conclusions based on information and knowledge shared. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how the reasons and evidence are supported. Present Knowledge and Ideas Clearly Report on a topic or present an opinion with logical sequence and descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace. Include multimedia components and visual displays when appropriate. Adapt speech to a variety of context and tasks.
Writing Write a Variety of Text for Various Purposes Write opinion pieces that introduce a topic, state an opinion, create an organizational structure, provide reasons supported by facts and provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented. Write informative/explanatory texts that develop a topic using precise language and vocabulary and provide a conclusion related to the information presented. Write narratives by establishing a situation, introducing characters, organizing the event sequence, using narrative techniques and providing a conclusion that follows from the narrated events. Produce and Publish Clear and Coherent Writing Plan, revise, edit or rewrite and use a variety of digital resources to publish writing with some guidance/support from peers and adults; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills. Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge. Recall or gather relevant information from experiences or gather information from print/digital resources; summarize information in notes and provide a list or sources. Range of Writing Write routinely over extended or shorter time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes and audiences.
Social Studies In fifth grade social studies, students will gain knowledge of history, civics and government, geography and economics and apply that knowledge and understanding as responsible citizens. Fifth grade traces the impact of geography and human nature on Exploration, Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the development of the US Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Science As fifth grade students explore new concepts in science, they are encouraged to apply the skills of the scientific process. They make observations and predictions, ask questions, seek information, and conduct experiments. The students analyze data and use it to draw and present conclusions. Through units of study, fifth graders deepen their understanding of the processes and content related to how the human brain and senses relate, the relationship between the properties of light and lenses, and the role and impact the Moon has regarding seasonal changes.
The goal of the fifth grade math curriculum is to build upon students' existing foundation of concepts and skills. Students participate in specific units of study to further their understanding through meaningful and challenging tasks. The curriculum is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, which define what students should know and be able to do in their study of mathematics. The fifth grade mathematics program includes periods of direct instruction, where teachers target specific skills and concepts; guided math, in which the teacher reinforces and builds on skills with small groups based on individual progress; independent practice; and collaborative learning, where students have the opportunity to communicate their reasoning, cooperate, and develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Our main instructional focus in 5th Grade is on four critical areas: (1) developing fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions, developing understanding of the multiplication of fractions and of division of fractions with unit fractions and whole numbers (2) extending division to two-digit divisors, developing understanding of operations with decimals to hundredths and developing fluency with whole number and decimal operations; (3) developing understanding of volume. Mathematical Practices Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. Model with mathematics. Use appropriate tools strategically. Attend to precision. Look for and make use of structure. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. Key Fluency Multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. Operations and Algebraic Thinking Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division. Understand properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. Multiply and divide within 100. Solve problems involving the four operations and identify and explain patterns in arithmetic. Number and Operation in Base Ten Understand the place value system. Perform operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths. Number and Operations – Fractions Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions. Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions. Measurement and Data Convert like measurement units within a given measurement system. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand. Geometry Graph points on the coordinate plane to solve real-world and mathematical problems. Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
